Apison Elementary School

apison.hcde.org/

652 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Apison Elementary School, located on East Brainerd Road in Apison, Tennessee, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Hamilton County Schools district. The school is known for being a focal point of its tight-knit, semi-rural community, maintaining a traditional educational environment that emphasizes student growth, character development, and academic achievement. It serves a diverse population of elementary-aged children, offering a curriculum designed to build strong literacy and mathematical foundations while fostering a supportive atmosphere for early learners.

The school is frequently recognized for its strong community involvement and parent-teacher partnerships, which play a significant role in the daily operation and extracurricular success of the campus. Because it is situated in a growing area of Hamilton County, Apison Elementary often balances its small-town charm with the challenges and opportunities of modern educational demands. With a dedicated focus on preparing students for the transition to middle school, the institution remains a key pillar for families in the Apison and East Brainerd region.

652

Total Students

36.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Apison Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	476
Hispanic	77
Black	35
Asian	28
Two or More	36

White
476 (73.0 %)
Hispanic
77 (11.8 %)
Two or More
36 (5.5 %)
Black
35 (5.4 %)
Asian
28 (4.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Hamilton County
Phone:	(423)498-6895
Website:	http://apison.hcde.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	652
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 28

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 95